What's the best way to see the wind? media!
Some time ago, major media in the United States sang badly about Apple, but now all of them are praising Apple. [Zero ↑ Nine △ Small ↓ Said △ Net]
"Wall Street Journal" reported: "As record companies announced the production of music tapes. At the end of May, Apple's Walkman tape player was super popular, and there were long queues of tens of meters in front of the flagship store all day. The situation is unprecedented! Standard & Poor's once again re-rated Apple's credit rating, from the previous CCC level to AAA, which is highly sought after by investors! The Wall Street professional evaluation agency has conducted a market value evaluation of Apple, and believes that Apple's market value is at least 5 billion. Over $100!"
"Los Angeles Times" reported: "According to an interview with this reporter, Apple sold a total of 335,000 Walkman units in the United States from May 29 to 30, with sales exceeding $100 million, shocking the world! In addition, Apple The founder of the company, Mr. Chronos Li, said that from June, the Walkman tape player will enter the United States overseas! At that time, users around the world can buy the Walkman!"
USA Today reported: "Apple is finally reborn after a difficult period. At the end of May, the Walkman swept the United States and became an icon in the fashion and technology worlds!"
"Time Magazine" reported: "Time Magazine has faced such a big problem for the first time since its establishment. I don't know whether to choose an Apple-ll personal computer or a Walkman tape player for the cover of the year..."
ABC TV special guest Jack Wilson said on the program: "Among the American technology products, there is no product as seductive as the Walkman. It is the most classic and outstanding work. With the Walkman, Apple can compete with the world's records. Corporate confrontation. Yes, and without a doubt, Apple won!!!"
Technology critic Ike Sid said: "No one can stop the advancement of technology and people's love for the Walkman! It's a masterpiece of God, I love the dead Walkman! I will collect it for the rest of my life!!! "
EMI Records said in an interview with reporters: "Yes, the Walkman tape player is a very great product. Once it came out, it shocked all record companies in the world, and even Yu was so scared that he wanted to join hands to fight it. However, our confrontation was always in vain, and we obviously couldn't stop its rise! When EMI recognized this problem, it made a resolute decision! Yes Yes, we have to embrace it and support it, EMI is the first major record company in the world to support Walkman!!!"
At this moment, Apple's headquarters welcomed a lot of people, almost overcrowded, and they all wanted to cooperate with Apple.
Tian Shuai came to Li Zetian's office with a strange look on his face and smiled: "Mr. Li, the front desk just called me and said that Mr. Maxwell is here and is waiting in the lobby downstairs."
Hearing this, Li Zetian immediately raised the corners of his mouth and laughed, and then said in a sarcastic tone: "I came here in such a hurry before the repayment date, hehe, it's really interesting..."
"Apple was reborn from the ashes and became stronger than before. Walkman has become Apple's most profitable product. Countless banks want to cooperate with Apple. Maxwell is definitely not here to urge us to repay... Tian Shuai asked with a smile, "Mr. Li, do you need to see him?"
"What do you see? First Intercontinental Bank not only did not help when Apple was in trouble, but it also fell into trouble. From now on, it will cut off cooperation with First Intercontinental Bank. We need to find a more reliable partner!" Li Zetian paused. He paused and said, "Don't go to see him either, let the finance go to see him directly, and then repay the loan by the way!"
"OK!"
You must know that Apple's huge account funds are stored in the bank, and the bank can use the money to invest or lend it to make more money. Previously, Apple's main funds were placed in First Intercontinental Bank, but since the first Intercontinental Bank asked Apple to repay the money, Apple began to transfer money to other banks.
Before long, Apple's financial officer went to see Maxwell.
"Mr. Li didn't come?" Maxwell asked.
"The chairman is very busy and has no time to receive you!"
"What about Mr. Tian?"
"I'm busy too!" said financial officer Michael impatiently. "Mr. Maxwell, Apple has decided to repay all the loans of First Intercontinental Bank with interest and principal now!"
"No, no, you misunderstood. I'm not here to urge Apple to repay the loan!" Maxwell shook his head quickly.
"The two-month deadline is approaching, and it's time for Apple to repay. Didn't First Intercontinental Bank require us to make repayments within two months? Apple just did it!"
Maxwell's face was embarrassed and very ugly, and he could naturally hear the other party's sarcasm.
However, as a banker, one must have a thicker skin than the city wall to be considered qualified. Maxwell is obviously a master!
"Mr. Michael, First Intercontinental Bank is actually not so eager to ask Apple to repay the repayment. If you want to repay next year, or even the year after, and First Intercontinental Bank can also reduce the interest rate by 1%."
"I don't think so, Mr. Maxwell, I will accompany you to the First Intercontinental Bank to go through the relevant repayment procedures!"
After speaking, the financial officer Michael stood up.
When Maxwell heard the words, he was stunned for a moment, and remained motionless for a while.
"Aren't we going together, Mr. Maxwell? Or shall I go alone?"
Mr. Maxwell stood up weakly. He never expected that Apple would win against the world's major record companies. If he had known, he would not have proposed to the bank's board of directors to recover Apple's loan... Self-inflicted! ! !
Maxwell shook his head and sighed inwardly.
"Come on, Mr. Michael!"
…
In the past May, the best-selling Walkman has made Apple a big profit, with a profit of more than 50 million US dollars. With the global expansion, the money will be more and more! Li Zetian decided to give out 20 million US dollars to the employees who shared this hardship!
As soon as the news came out, it caused a huge sensation and was immediately reported by the media.
Countless people were envious after reading the report.
"Chronos · Li is really generous. With a one-time bonus of $20 million, Apple employees have made a fortune!"
"Chronos · Li is the best boss in Silicon Valley, no one!!!"
"Apple's treatment is so good, I also want to go to Apple~~~"
"… "
At this time, the bowels of the employees who had changed jobs were all green.
"Oh, if I knew it earlier, I wouldn't jump ship!"
"Yeah, in fact, this reward is just a small reward. As far as I know, people who stay in Apple have more or less options. Once Apple goes public, they will make a fortune!"
"The valuation of Apple on Wall Street is $5 billion. After the listing, it may be more than $5 billion. If I still stay at Apple, once the company goes public, I will be a millionaire!"
"Isn't it the same for me?! I could have become a millionaire, but now I can only earn $3,000 a month, which is already a high salary, but even if I work for 30 years, I can't save a cent. Million Dollars! Damn, just thinking about it makes me even suicidal! Millionaire, millionaire... I could have been a millionaire!!!"
"I really want to go back to Apple..."
"I can't go back. When you left, didn't you hear Mr. Li say to us: 'Going out of this gate today, if you want to come back later, it won't be so easy.' We are betrayers of the company, Mr. Li How can you let us go back? What's more, we don't have the shame to go back, aren't we afraid of being ridiculed by our former colleagues?"
"Even if we go back, we won't be assigned too many options. One wrong step and you lose everything!"
"… "
The former Apple employees who left the company all sighed, depressed, and lost their motivation in life!
Then, the media reported that there were many new cars parked outside Apple's headquarters, and even dozens of luxury sports cars... Ah, this undoubtedly caused 10,000 damages to those job-hopping!
June 2, Hong Kong.
After Li Jiacheng saw the news and financial newspaper, he kept shaking his head and sighing.
The financial newspaper said: "On June 1, 1976, Apple founder Chronos Li announced Apple's Series A financing plan and is currently in active contact with the Rockefeller consortium!"
"Jiacheng, what about you?" his wife asked.
Li Jiacheng sighed: "Oh, I missed a big deal!"
"What big business?"
"Chronos Li asked me last time if I wanted to invest in Apple, and I agreed, but then Apple faced bankruptcy, so I decided not to take the risk, so I told him to give up investing in Apple... If it can participate in Apple's A round of financing, Cheung Kong can make at least hundreds of millions of dollars!"
"Then you quickly call Chronos Li and ask, what if he allows Cheung Kong to participate in the Series A financing?"
Li Jiacheng hesitated for a while, but picked up the phone and dialed Li Zetian's office number.
"Hello! Who is it?"
"Chronos, hello, I'm Li Jiacheng!"
"Oh, Mr. Li, is something wrong?"
"Well, yes. I saw the news, it said that Apple is planning to raise a round of financing. I want to ask, is there any chance for Cheung Kong to participate in this financing?"
"Didn't you refuse last time? So, Apple went to other companies. It's about to raise funds now, so it won't kick them away, right? Apple is a company that keeps its word!"
When Li Zetian spoke, he especially emphasized the last sentence!
This is undoubtedly a satire on Li Jiacheng.
Naturally, Li Jiacheng understood it, and he immediately seemed very embarrassed, not knowing what to say.
But without him saying, Li Zetian continued: "Mr. Li, I have to say sorry to you, Apple doesn't need your financing... Oh, I'm very busy here, Mr. Rockefeller is still waiting for me in the lobby, ready to discuss financing I'll hang up first!"
After speaking, Li Zetian hung up the phone.
The sound of "dududu" came from the phone, Li Jiacheng smiled bitterly, turned to his wife and shook his head and said, "Alas, the other party does not agree..."
Li Zetian was very disappointed with Li Jiacheng. He originally thought he was Chinese, so he agreed to invest in Apple, adding a Chinese director to the board of directors, and hoped that he would stand on his side and increase his voice. But I didn't expect that he was in a difficult time at Apple and had no plans to help...